Boys Ranches in Michigan

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys admits boys from Michigan on its Northwest Arkansas Campus. It is unique in that it has private bedrooms for each of the boys, an exciting wilderness program, and it also features mission trips and equine therapy.

For teen boys coping with anger, emotional issues, depression, behavioral problems, authority issues, or minor substance abuse, hope exists. A chance at a new direction is possible through Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch. We lovingly train struggling boys to choose a new path in life, leading them to be godly and upright young men.

If you are interested in boys ranch in Michigan, take into account that Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch might be exactly what you are looking for, since getting away from your hometown–away from the negative impact of friends and familiar places—could be precisely the right thing to cause a big change. Parents from around the country, including Michigan, choose Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for their boy.

Healing and Hope for Thousands of Boys Over the Past 45 Years

As the first residential Teen Challenge program for boys, Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch has been assisting families more than 45 years. We are certain that a relationship with Christ is the primary avenue for healing in the lives of the young men we serve. Every significant part of our program is biblically-based. We believe that centering our program on Christ is the reason countless young men are finding success here, even where other programs failed.

Several factors show the difference between Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch and other therapeutic ranches:

MORE STAFF — First, we keep student-to-staff ratios low so that boys receive an abundance of supervision and personal attention. Our staff are highly trained and most have bachelor or master’s degrees in their area of work.

ADVENTURE-BASED LEARNING — Our outdoor adventure program is second to none. Our students have regular opportunities to experience fun and challenging outdoor activities. Students enjoy camping, backpacking, rappelling, canoeing, and spelunking (cave exploration). Students are challenged physically and learn the importance of goals and perseverance.

PRIVACY FOR EACH BOY — Rather than housing all the boys in a large dorm filled with bunk beds, our students enjoy their own bedrooms, separate from the noise and influence of the other boys.

FAMILY VISITS — Residents are allowed to make visits to home on regularly scheduled breaks.

MISSION TRIPS — Mission trips form a key component of the program, for this reason: as boys mature, they naturally wish to give back and serve others.

EXTENSIVE AFTERCARE PROGRAM — After successfully finishing Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, boys return home followed by a strong aftercare program to help them continue to grow. Aftercare is included in our tuition package.

The Ranch Features a Private School with Fully Accredited Courses

Education means much to us at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys, because we find that education forms a foundation for future success. Within our private school with fully accredited courses, boys study on courses led by certified teachers, with individual tutoring available to aid those who need it. We offer a GED track for those with too few credits to finish senior high school on time. Credits earned can transfer to public or private schools at home. Boys can also learn basic vocational skills for example woodworking, basic electrical, construction and carpentry, shop skills, basic automotive, and more.

Students at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch engage in many recreational activities, both on and off campus. We facilitate an adventure program. Besides being fun and physically challenging for the boys, it teaches them about reaching goals, communicating and working well with others.

Many young men have put their lives back on track and have gone on to make an impact for Christ after graduating from Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch. We would be happy to talk with you to help you decide if our boarding school is a good option for your son. Whether you decide on Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, a school in Michigan, or another program, we hope your family can experience the transformation that Christ can bring. Please read the rest of our website and use our inquiry form or call us today.

Thank you again for considering Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch as you research therapeutic ranches for your teenage boy in or near Michigan.

Teen Challenge Endorsers

Former President

Ronald Reagan

“Not only does Teen Challenge help our young people deal with their substance abuse, but is also gives our kids something to live for – a relationship with God, a healthy self-esteem, and a direction in their lives that finally leads somewhere. I sincerely appreciate your efforts to reach and rehabilitate the many young people who have, at present, no hope in life.”

Former Attorney General

John Ashcroft

“Teen Challenge changes the world one person at a time.”

Founder, Prison Fellowship

Charles Colson

“The Teen Challenge program succeeds when all of the government programs have failed.”

Former President

George W. Bush

“Too many young [people] have already lost their lives, and too many others have suffered serious injury for us to ignore the problems of juvenile alcohol and drug abuse. Programs such as Teen Challenge work to change young people’s lives by changing their hearts. I commend you for your work with young men who are addicted to drugs or alcohol.”

Television Personality

Art Linkletter

“In my opinion, Teen Challenge is doing the best all-around job of providing the kids with something meaningful in their lives. And that’s what they all need. . .I thank you for your continuing support for Teen Challenge.”

Former US Drug Czar

Dr. John A. Howard

“Of all the drug programs reported to the Commission, the most successful is the program conducted by Teen Challenge.”

Past Director, AT&T Corporation

Jim Blanchard

“Teen Challenge is one of the most successful programs in our country.”

OUR INSURANCE PROVIDERS

TEEN CHALLENGE ADVENTURE RANCH IS FAR LESS EXPENSIVE, AND YOUR INSURANCE MAY COVER PART OF OUR FEES. WE WORK WITH THESE INSURANCE PROVIDERS AND MORE:

About Our Ranch Director

Darren Reynolds (pictured with his wife Mary) has worked with youth since 1990 and became the Executive Director of Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch in 1996. He is a graduate of Central Bible College and has a Master’s Degree in counseling from Liberty University.

Fax: (888) 844-1669

Should you need help finding American military schools, alternative schools, alternative schools or therapeutic boarding schools, please let us know. Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch is a Christian therapeutic boarding school and boys home. Boys come to our therapeutic school and home in Northwest Arkansas from across the United States. We help at-risk boys who struggle with behavioral issues. Therapeutic boarding schools and boys homes like Teen Challenge offer behavioral therapy and a rehab for troubled teen boys with teen counseling for boys. It is an affordable therapeutic ranch for at-risk teenage boys, boys with anger, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), drug abuse, alcohol abuse, drug addiction, or other substance abuse or rebellion.

Boys Ranches in Michigan

Boys Ranch with Wilderness and Adventure-Based Therapy, for Troubled Boys from Michigan